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anastassie's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
natalie22h's review against another edition
4.0
A fun historical fiction thriller set in Italy. I enjoyed the bits of language, art and Italy that were mixed in the book. One of those books that inspired me to read more about the history that this book was based on.
kayla_m_m's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
nathaliekp's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
prr's review against another edition
4.0
Fun if quirky read.
The first few dozen pages go roughly: too many perspectives without transition or clarification. But once the stage is set, it is a wild ride. Jonathan is extravagant with flavor yet economical with words. I look back 3 pages and wonder: how did he pack so much so tightly? Dense blood-curdling action.
Stepping back: yes there are flaws. Luke's professional professorial status is like none I've ever seen (and I worked between the Art Dept and the Art History Dept). Does Peruggia really put the painting under his shirt? Infrared X-Rays?? Hey, it's a story, a fantasy, not a history book.
"Strong and colorful, filled with promise and an inner logic that helps lift them above ordinary abstractions..."
Not my most favorite book but I enjoyed the time I spent.
The first few dozen pages go roughly: too many perspectives without transition or clarification. But once the stage is set, it is a wild ride. Jonathan is extravagant with flavor yet economical with words. I look back 3 pages and wonder: how did he pack so much so tightly? Dense blood-curdling action.
Stepping back: yes there are flaws. Luke's professional professorial status is like none I've ever seen (and I worked between the Art Dept and the Art History Dept). Does Peruggia really put the painting under his shirt? Infrared X-Rays?? Hey, it's a story, a fantasy, not a history book.
"Strong and colorful, filled with promise and an inner logic that helps lift them above ordinary abstractions..."
Not my most favorite book but I enjoyed the time I spent.
ashleybarnes927's review against another edition
1.0
The writing and character development were incredibly weak. This book was clearly written by a guy who thought he was very clever, with many eye-roll triggering lines like this: “The blonde gets up and he watches her, eyes on her legs, the way she walks, like a racehorse or one of those runway models. He considers following her, mind rife with pornographic images…” Cool.
In an effort to create suspense, the characters read flat and I couldn’t find interest in any of them. DNF after of 100.
In an effort to create suspense, the characters read flat and I couldn’t find interest in any of them. DNF after of 100.